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      • July 30, 2014 at 9:17 pm
      POW
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      I agree, the language in that report is difficult to understand. It might be easier for you to read the original research paper here:

      CTLA4 Blockade Broadens the Peripheral T-Cell Receptor Repertoire (see: http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/20/9/2424.full )

      The bottom line is that anti-CTL-4 antibodies (ipi; Yervoy) seem to increase the diverstiy of the T-cells in 80% of the patients. This may have a bearing on autoimmune side effects. It does not seem to be related to the effectiveness of the treatment. 

      • July 30, 2014 at 9:17 pm
      POW
      Participant

      I agree, the language in that report is difficult to understand. It might be easier for you to read the original research paper here:

      CTLA4 Blockade Broadens the Peripheral T-Cell Receptor Repertoire (see: http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/20/9/2424.full )

      The bottom line is that anti-CTL-4 antibodies (ipi; Yervoy) seem to increase the diverstiy of the T-cells in 80% of the patients. This may have a bearing on autoimmune side effects. It does not seem to be related to the effectiveness of the treatment. 

      • July 30, 2014 at 9:17 pm
      POW
      Participant

      I agree, the language in that report is difficult to understand. It might be easier for you to read the original research paper here:

      CTLA4 Blockade Broadens the Peripheral T-Cell Receptor Repertoire (see: http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/20/9/2424.full )

      The bottom line is that anti-CTL-4 antibodies (ipi; Yervoy) seem to increase the diverstiy of the T-cells in 80% of the patients. This may have a bearing on autoimmune side effects. It does not seem to be related to the effectiveness of the treatment. 

      • June 11, 2014 at 1:29 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Thank you for taking the time to post an update. I'm thrilled that your mother is responding so well to the ipi and SRS.  I hope she continues to feel good and can get back to driving soon. You've been an outstanding health advocate for her!

      • June 11, 2014 at 1:29 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Thank you for taking the time to post an update. I'm thrilled that your mother is responding so well to the ipi and SRS.  I hope she continues to feel good and can get back to driving soon. You've been an outstanding health advocate for her!

      • June 11, 2014 at 1:29 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Thank you for taking the time to post an update. I'm thrilled that your mother is responding so well to the ipi and SRS.  I hope she continues to feel good and can get back to driving soon. You've been an outstanding health advocate for her!

      • October 20, 2016 at 2:03 am
      POW
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      LOL! You folks made MY day! So happy to see you here!

      • October 20, 2016 at 2:03 am
      POW
      Participant

      LOL! You folks made MY day! So happy to see you here!

      • October 20, 2016 at 2:03 am
      POW
      Participant

      LOL! You folks made MY day! So happy to see you here!

      • October 19, 2016 at 12:52 pm
      POW
      Participant

      In situ has a mitosis of 0? I didn't know that. Thank you!

      • October 19, 2016 at 12:52 pm
      POW
      Participant

      In situ has a mitosis of 0? I didn't know that. Thank you!

      • October 19, 2016 at 12:52 pm
      POW
      Participant

      In situ has a mitosis of 0? I didn't know that. Thank you!

      • October 18, 2016 at 7:38 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Thank you both for your replies. That helps a lot. One other question… is the "mitotic index" considered when determining whether or not to do an WLE?

      Thanks again for your help and advice!

      • October 18, 2016 at 7:38 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Thank you both for your replies. That helps a lot. One other question… is the "mitotic index" considered when determining whether or not to do an WLE?

      Thanks again for your help and advice!

      • October 18, 2016 at 7:38 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Thank you both for your replies. That helps a lot. One other question… is the "mitotic index" considered when determining whether or not to do an WLE?

      Thanks again for your help and advice!

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